1972-73 O-Pee-Chee NHL Awards Vezina Trophy #118
Georges Vezina (Trophy Subject) / Tony Esposito & Gary Smith (Winners) · O-Pee-Chee · Base / Insert-Style Subseries
Player
Georges Vezina (Trophy Subject) / Tony Esposito & Gary Smith (Winners)
Set
1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Base
Year
1972
Card #
#118
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - PR-FR due to heavy horizontal crease and corner wear
Category
Base / Insert-Style Subseries
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $20-25
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar low-grade condition typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. Mid-grade PSA 6 copies often sell for around $30-40.
Description
A vintage 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee hockey card featuring the Vezina Trophy against a vibrant red background. This card was part of an awards subseries celebrating the league's top honors. The front features the iconic trophy image with a yellow nameplate, while the back (unseen) typically lists the 1971-72 winners, Tony Esposito and Gary Smith.
Key Features
Vintage O-Pee-Chee hockey set; features the most prestigious goaltending award in sports; part of a classic 1970s design era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for O-Pee-Chee (rougher than Topps); appropriate font for the yellow 'Vezina Trophy' banner. High confidence in authenticity based on wear patterns and printing typical of the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant horizontal crease across the middle of the card breaking the surface; heavy rounding and softening of all four corners; edge chipping; overall surface wear and potential light staining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or COMC. It is not currently worth selling as a standalone single due to shipping costs exceeding the card's value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the grading fee (approx $20+) far exceeds the market value of a creased common vintage card. Best used as a filler for a set collector or sold in a bulk lot of 1970s hockey cards.